San José del Cabo -- Eat tamales on the plaza, browse galleries in the Historic
Art District, play a round of golf, and head to the beach for sunbathing, horseback riding, surfing, and unlimited 5-star spas.

San Jose del Cabo has a particularly colorful history, shaped by padres and pirates, explorers and expats. A freshwater estuary that empties into the Bay of San Jose lured the earliest Spanish explorers to the cape area. Jesuit Padre Tamaral established the first mission settlement in 1730. A few years later, he was killed in an uprising of the indigenous population. After the Jesuits left, the mission at San Jose continued to operate under the Dominicans and became a strategic Spanish military encampment.

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Shopping, strolling, fine dining, and gallery tours are popular pastimes in the downtown area. Along Playa California, you can take long beach walks or ride a horse. La Playita has a large marina complex with panga boats for rent and fish-cleaning stations. There may be surf at Playa Costa Azul, depending on the season. Head to the corridor for calmer swimming beaches.

From surf contests to golf tournaments, local fiestas, food festivals, and weekly Art Walks, San Jose has many special events throughout the year. The Puerto Los Cabos marina is a fun place to celebrate Navy Day, or Dia de la Marina, on June 1. New in 2013, the town will host the Ironman Los Cabos triathlon, attracting elite athletes from around the world.